Nose floral violet, funky earth, blueberry; palate blueberry again, sour apple, immense acid and mineral galore. Frizzante a nice touch. Definitely a stretch if you're looking for more "traditional" wines - except, of course, this is likely traditional in a very old school way.
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Very well made mercury. Nose cherry and brambles. Rustic. Cigar. Cocoa. Palate has impeccable acidity even in a hot vintage. Mineral and a few tannins there along with a sauvage that you only find in this region of burgundy.
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Very nice wine - an a classic Loire take on Pinot Noir. This, like so many wines of the Loire, is built for the table, not for high points in a tasting line up. Red cherry, raspberry, herbal, and a bit floral. You would not likely think burgundy, but surely old world. Richness to the fruit. Palate shows the influence of wood, but more in the rounding that happens with larger, mostly neutral vessels. Good acid, red fruit dominate. Good minerals, hints of tannins, but only in the background. Moderately long finish, well rounded. Herbal and a bit earthy toward finish. A wonderful accompaniment to a roast chicken with root veg. Exactly what the region does so well. No one tried to make this into a chambertin, and I'm thankful for that.
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NV Le Vigne di Alice M Fondo Marzemino col suo Fondo
3/28/2024 - lake.vino Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose floral violet, funky earth, blueberry; palate blueberry again, sour apple, immense acid and mineral galore. Frizzante a nice touch. Definitely a stretch if you're looking for more "traditional" wines - except, of course, this is likely traditional in a very old school way.
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2015 Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Barraults
3/25/2024 - lake.vino Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very well made mercury. Nose cherry and brambles. Rustic. Cigar. Cocoa. Palate has impeccable acidity even in a hot vintage. Mineral and a few tannins there along with a sauvage that you only find in this region of burgundy.
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2017 Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre Rouge
3/24/2024 - lake.vino Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice wine - an a classic Loire take on Pinot Noir. This, like so many wines of the Loire, is built for the table, not for high points in a tasting line up. Red cherry, raspberry, herbal, and a bit floral. You would not likely think burgundy, but surely old world. Richness to the fruit. Palate shows the influence of wood, but more in the rounding that happens with larger, mostly neutral vessels. Good acid, red fruit dominate. Good minerals, hints of tannins, but only in the background. Moderately long finish, well rounded. Herbal and a bit earthy toward finish. A wonderful accompaniment to a roast chicken with root veg. Exactly what the region does so well. No one tried to make this into a chambertin, and I'm thankful for that.
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